Blue Ocean Aquarium is a great place for families to take a holiday.Children love to see the sea animals and watch movies about sharks in it.

Last Saturday morning, Mr.Jackson took his wife and two little sons to the aquarium.At the ticket office, he asked, “How much shall I pay to get in？” The woman at the ticket office answered, “The price is 20 dollars for each adult or any kid older than five.We let kids in free if they are five or younger.How old are your kids？” Mr.Jackson said, “The older one is six and the younger one is three.I think I must buy three tickets.” The woman was surprised.She said, “Sir, don't you want to save 20 dollars? If you tell me your older son is five, I won't know the difference.” Mr.Jackson said with a smile, “Yes, that sounds right, but my kids will know the difference.”

From Mr.Jackson's story, we know honesty is very important in the modern society.We should tell the truth to the people around us, especially to the kids.

(　　)6.There are ________ people in this story.

　　　　 A.3　　　　 B.4　　　　　　　　 C.5　　　　　　　 D.6

(　　)7.Mr.Jackson paid ________ for their tickets to the aquarium at last.

　　　　 A.20 dollars B.40 dollars　　　　　 C.60 dollars　　　 D.80 dollars

(　　)8.Children can see________ in Blue Ocean Aquarium.

　　　　 A.dolphins　 B.pandas　　　　　　 C.koalas　　　　　 D.tigers

(　　)9.The underlined word “honesty” means “________”.

　　　　 A.激情　 B.友谊　　　　 C.乐观　　 D.诚实

(　　)10.What can we learn from the passage?

　　　　 A.Mr.Jackson was very rich.

B.Mr.Jackson wasted to save some money.

C.Mr.Jackson paid for his two sons' tickets in the end.

D.Mr.Jackson thought honesty was more important than money.

Microblog(微博) is used by more and more people in China. Do you know what it is?
　　Micorblog makes the people around the world to know each other better. It helps people to find the information that they need more easily, also to get some information about the world they did not know before.
　　Many famous people are using microblog now, including singers, TV hosts and artists. The first day of Chinese New Year in 2010，people on Sina Microblog sent 9873 microblogs to wish somebody a Happy New Year. Yao Chen became the queen(王后) of microblog because her microblog has over 1.3 million followers; Li Yuchun sent a microblog and got 11760 comments(评论) within 24 hours; Cai Kangyong, who is a famous TV host and famous writer in Taiwan, has 15143 more followers within 24 hours.
　　Why is microblog so popular? The most important reason is that it is convenient(方便的). People need not use too much time to write the articles to express(表达) their feeling. They can write at most 140 words, and then send it through computers or mobile phones onto the microblog. As soon as they send it, their followers will know. They can use it anytime, anywhere.
　　Many of my friends use microblog to share things with others. They can talk about what they see, hear and think in a sentence or a photo. Also, they can follow their friends’ or their favorite stars’ microblogs. They can even join in any discussion of anything. Microblog is very hit now!
　　Have you microblog today?
　1  According to the passage, ________________.
　　A. microblog can make people around the world to know each other better
　　B. you can write as many words as you like in your microblog
　　C. microblog is not very popular in China
　　D. microblog is only used by people under 18
 2  Yao Chen became the queen of microblog because _______________.
　　A. she sent a microblog and got 11760 comments
　　B. she is a famous actress in China
　　C. her blog has over 1.3 million followers
　　D. she has 15143 more followers within 24 hours
 3  Microblog is very popular. The most important reason is that ____________________.
　　A. many famous people are using it now             　　B. it is convenient
　　C. people can share their photos with others               D. people can join in any discussion
　4  What can we do on the microblog?

    A. We can join in any discussion of anything. 

B. We can only get some information about the world we had known before.

C. We can write at least 140 words, and then send it through computers onto the microblog.

D. We can get answers to any of our questions.

5  We can probably find this article in _______________.
　　A. a children’s story book                        B. a clothing magazine
　　C. a newspaper                                 D. an exercise book

口语交际     

请将方框中合适的句子序号填入对话空格中。

A: I hear(听说) you have a new friend.

B: Yes. 56       　

A: What does she look like?

B: 57        　

A: Is she tall?

B: Yes. She’s tall and thin.

A: Does she often wear glasses?

B: 58        　

A: 59        　She often wears a yellow sweater and blue pants.

B: 60        　She’s Betty.